Director of Database Management

Mission of the Fine Arts Fund

The mission of the Fine Arts Fund is to strengthen the arts for a greater Cincinnati through united fundraising, support services and the responsible investment and allocation of resources. 

Job Summary

The Fine Arts Fund is seeking a Director of Database Management to provide database administration and technical support to its development, marketing and advocacy initiatives while also managing the tracking of campaign revenues and pledges receivable for the finance team. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Operations, the primary responsibilities of this position will be database administration, data reporting, supervision of data entry, and management of on-line pledge system.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Continually build and refine the organization’s understanding of its donors and work collaboratively with other members of the organization to develop strategies for leveraging donor data to advance the work of the organization.
• Serve as liaison with Information Technology consultants as well as, development, marketing and advocacy team members and donors to determine information requirements (both present and future) and drive the development of the infrastructure so those needs can be met.
• Champion the acquisition, implementation, training and adoption of processes and technologies for effective donor relationship management for all team members according to standard policies and practices.
• Serve as a team member on strategic planning efforts as 'guru' on donor data. Manage the development database (PledgeMaker); including maintenance and data integrity to ensure the system contains complete and accurate records relating to all aspects of fundraising and finance.
• Create and run reports and queries; train staff to run reports.
•  Import data from third party partners and ensure its integrity.
• Take lead on all augmentation / clean up of existing data sources and ensure donor data is fresh, current and as enhanced as possible for the most effective use of all the information available.
• Work with development, marketing, advocacy, finance and other team members to ensure their data needs are met.
• Oversee collection efforts as well as the compilation of gift acknowledgement lists, direct appeal mailing lists, newsletter mailing lists, etc.
• Serve as project manager for database upgrades/conversion/configuration/ testing/training.
• Manage Database team.

Position Requirements

• Years of Experience:  Minimum 5 to 7 years
• Type of Experience:  General work experience, directly-related work experience, progressively responsible work experience and project management experience
• Familiarity with database structures and technologies
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and comfort with data and metrics
• Advanced trouble-shooting skills essential
• Possess a natural attention to detail
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and SQL as well importing and exporting data and mail merging techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills to deliver recommendations and findings to team members, consultants, donors and volunteers
• Strong people skills are necessary to deal effectively with problem solving, brainstorming sessions, strategy development and conflict resolution
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and stay calm in a somewhat hectic environment
• Managerial and training skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Proven ability of working in a team environment and in leading teams
• Strong familiarity or experience with the workings of a non-profit organization and with nonprofit fundraising, marketing and advocacy programs desired
• Experience with marketing strategies, analytics and segmentation techniques a plus

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to executiveoffice@fineartsfund.org or mail to:

Fine Arts Fund

2649 Erie Ave.

Cincinnati, OH  45208

www.fineartsfund.org